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This little Hayden-Harnett bag must get its name from that fact that it actually looks quite like a punching bag, albeit not a very firm one. The cylindrical bag is 12-in. tall and 6-in. in diameter, with a drawstring closure at the top that produces that “punching bag” shape when closed. The strap is adjustable and there is one exterior pocket, as well as several pockets inside. The only color this bag comes in is a rich, red cranberry. Price: $298.

I have to say that with all the bags that I’ve featured on Luxist, I have never done one quite like this one. No, I’m not talking about handbags from Diesel, although I must admit that they have been sadly lacking in this feature. I’m talking about a handbag for kids. Diesel’s Walla Bag is a cute way for girls to graduate from a backpack to a purse, adding something a little more stylish to their growing wardrobe. It is made of a soft, light gray fabric with green trim and has reflective accents, …

Once in a while, I come across a handbag that is so hideous I cannot resist writing about it, despite the fact that I am usually only looking out for attractive bags. The last time this happened, I wrote about the Swamp Thing-inspired bag from Toos. This Fox Fur Bag by Renaud Pellegrino (orig.: $5,095, sale: $3,566) is worse. Fur bags are fine, especially in the winter, when they’re tastefully done, but it looks as though the designer completely forgot what to do with the hide once he had it. …

The selling point for the Suede ‘Star’ Bag by Malo is its unique shape - and it’s a good one. The tote bag is made of brown suede with leather trim. It has a firm, square bottom, from which soft sides extend upwards. The bag comes together at the top opening, which has no specific closure, in the shape of a four-pointed star. It has two shoulder straps with a generous drop, but the tote just looks like it should be carried casually, dangling from one hand while you stroll around a busy shopping …

It seems to be an inappropriate choice for a winter accessory, but there is something undeniably cute about the Maya Bag from Barney’s. It might be the monkey. Each of these bags is a one-off, hand-embroidered “Mayan women of Belize.” Each will have a plaid wool bag and a curving bamboo handle. The monkey detail looks like it is appliqued into the main bag, but, like the rest of the detailing, it is probably hand-stitched. Price: $435.

The Louis Vuitton Taïmyr is a bag that is designed with the young, modern business man in mind. It is very lightweight and large enough (14.2″ L x 11.1″ H x 6.3″ W) to be practical for traveling without being a pain to carry around. It is made of textured leather and canvas with a smooth leather trim. The top pocket has an unusual, slightly forward-facing zipper, which provides easy access to the main compartment and the contents of the bag, though there are several exterior pockets that are …

The weave of this leather wine tote might have you thinking its a Bottega Veneta but it actually comes from Cole Haan’s new gift collection. Their wine toe is created of woven milled vachetta leather with magnetic handles and artisan box stitch detail. It holds two bottles and can easily be flattened. The tote has a nylon lining and sells for $98.

Simple, but nowhere near plain by virtue of the bold print, DKNY’s Leopard Print Haircalf Tote is a great choice for adding some flair to a casual outfit, like jeans and a sweater. The oversized bag measures 16-1/2″W x 12-1/4″H x 5-1/2″D, so it is actually large enough to be used as a work tote for files, etc. The body of the bag is haircalf with a textile lining, while the trim, handles and base are all smooth leather. Price: $395.Simple, but nowhere near plain by virtue of the bold print, …

Like the patten on the bottle, Missoni Parfum is a complex and vibrant weave of different scents. It is fruity, with floral and hazelnut notes, ideal for wearing to parties or other less-than-serious events. You won’t have a problem identifying the bottle, even without smelling the perfume. Missoni’s colorful, signature stripes are hard to miss. This is a nice fragrance for a Missoni fan, but it is also likely to convert a lot of people to the brand once they get a whiff. The bottle holds 0.5 …

I couldn’t even tell you if cowboy boots are in fashion or not. But I find that those who love cowboy boots, love them regardless of what the fashion critics or magazines say. These Cowboy Boots by Back At The Ranch are far from your typical as they feature ostrich and have super cool sweeping flame patterns. If you were cowboy boots for a functional purposes, you may not want to go with these - …